Is Technology Improving Sport, or Ruining It?

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of technology, particularly Hawk-Eye Innovations, on sports officiating and viewing experiences.

The Debrief is joined by Segolene Stephenson to explore how Hawk-Eye Innovations and the technology behind it has transformed the world of sport. Segolene breaks down how the technology actually works, the precision it delivers, and the ways it has reshaped officiating across tennis, football, UFC and beyond. They even cover controversies in how the tech has slowed down sports and watching experiences. Dane and Shaan also dig into the odd ways the next generation is changing the way sport is watched, followed and consumed… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Dane, Shaan

Guest: Segolene Stephenson

Topics covered

• technology in sports
• Hawk-Eye Innovations
• officiating
• sports controversies
• viewing experiences
• next generation sports consumption

Keywords

• Hawk-Eye
• technology
• sports
• officiating
• tennis
• football
• UFC
• viewing experience
• controversies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hawk-Eye Innovations, Dubai Eye 103.8

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